FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CASSOPOLIS RD

Carrying CASSOPOLIS RD over CHRISTIANA CREEK

580 FT N OF MT ZION ST, Cass, Michigan

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CASSOPOLIS RD

The CASSOPOLIS RD bridge in Cass, Michigan carries CASSOPOLIS RD over CHRISTIANA CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 159 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Michigan bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CASSOPOLIS RD compares

▼ 31.0
Load rating vs Michigan average (41.7 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Michigan bridges
3
Bridges in Cass · 1 in Poor condition
CASSOPOLIS RD 10.7 t
Michigan average 41.7 t

Live comparison across Michigan.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
22.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
10.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
159 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000014383

How to read this record

CASSOPOLIS RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CASSOPOLIS RD against other structures in Cass and across Michigan. Michigan bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CASSOPOLIS RD?

CASSOPOLIS RD in Cass, Michigan on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CASSOPOLIS RD inspected?

CASSOPOLIS RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 159 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CASSOPOLIS RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CASSOPOLIS RD?

CASSOPOLIS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CASSOPOLIS RD?

CASSOPOLIS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CASSOPOLIS RD and does age affect safety?

CASSOPOLIS RD was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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